Zamozza—World Kitchen & Bar

Zamozza

Décor: In simple words, I would like to call this place a modern noir eatery joint. As I walked into the narrow entrance, I was quite amazed with the ceiling décor; the entire stretch had countless bulbs flocked together and lit, illuminating the whole space, and triggering thoughts of contemporary gastronomy setups. The interior had muted tones of lemon yellow blended with complimenting hues of dull grays. The floor had striped monochrome patterns on a shiny backdrop that went very well with the pristine white Victorian chairs and black tables. I have always liked eating on black tables; it somehow brings out the colour of the food in vibrant ways.

Zamozza

Food: Zamozza flaunts a mixed-bag menu comprising of world cuisine because today’s well travelled patron is not restricted to conventional choices in his/her preference of cuisines or experience. Their menu has some classic favourites and exotic dishes that are big on aroma, flavour and spices; be it Turkish, Thai, Italian, Swiss, Mexican, Indian or more, I tried quite a few and I would love to recommend this place to all food lovers in the city!

Zamozza

I started with a couple of refreshing mocktails, but my favourites were the Malabar Cooler (a bracing concoction of coconut water, mint leaves and lime), and the Purple Haze (a cold and revitalizing drink comprising of pineapple, lime, virgin blue Curacao and grenadine). For starters, I loved their prawns in sweet chili sauce; it was cooked beautifully and had the right amount of crisp and moist essences. The Thai crispy vegetables were also very mouth-watering.

Zamozza

Moving on to the main course, I enjoyed eating the wild mushroom risotto, grain mustard marinated Snape Pollo chicken breast with Balsamic veggies and Tuscan style potatoes, and Khao Suey. This particular dish, Khao Suey, absolutely stole my heart; cooked in coconut milk curry and served with a platter of fried onions, sautéed garlic, chopped mint leaves and crushed peanuts, this was certainly my favourite! I savoured this delicious curry along with spring onions and noodles.

Zamozza

Finally, arrived the desserts; a small serving of tiramisu, some crispy waffles with dollops of ice-cream and freshly made, warm apple toffees. The last one was a first for me; with a tough caramel coating on the outside, as you bite into it, you will be taken by surprise with the presence of a soft, fresh and sweet cube of apple. I had it with vanilla ice-cream. So all you foodies out there, make your next plan to Zamozza at 52, Janpath, New Delhi.

The Inner Shift by Amy Billimoria

Amy Billimoria

A contemporary line of Spring Summer 2015, this collection draws inspiration from the evolution of higher levels of consciousness and is a strong portrayal of the self within.

Amy Billimoria

An eclectic array of exaggerated shoulder details, draped rose textures on linen palazzos and intricate texture details on sheer shirts, this line by fashion designer, Amy Billimoria portrays strong clean cuts, emphasizing the various moods of the contemporary woman of today.

Amy Billimoria

Cool fabrics in linen and viscose blends are used for various styles in palazzos, jumpsuits, knee-length dresses in a subtle colour palette of whites, pale blues, peaches and mints. Princess prints and floral depictions in textures and prints are predominant.

The Townhouse Café: Food Review

Town House Cafe

Décor: Restaurateur Priyank Sukhija with Akshay Anand bring forth the latest uber-chic restaurant in town—The Townhouse Café. Standing at the heart of Connaught Place with much poise, this restaurant flaunts luxurious décor. Vintage inspiration runs through the place and makes the entire atmosphere very classy. The bar is one of the largest in New Delhi and the fun part is that—you can hop on to the bar and don the hat of a mixologist; yes, you are allowed to make your own cocktails.

Town House Cafe

Reflecting aesthetics of Gothic architecture, this restaurant looks old school but very plush. Décor elements like moldings, carvings, cast iron and rich velvet have been inculcated to cast a royal appeal. The eatery is spread across an expansive space; one whole stretch has black leather couches kept neatly; while, another section has been turned into small compartments with oxblood red velvet walls and dim lamps hanging above lazily, painting the dining table copper-ish. The furniture used are rusted or withered, which strikingly contrasts some very polished stuff to radiate an imperfect sense of style; perhaps things which are too perfect, might not be beautiful anymore. I certainly find beauty in perfect imperfections.

Town House Cafe

The lounging area is so comforting; Chesterfield’s leather and some animal prints are thrown in to create a contemporary style statement; soft textured wood-work has contoured the whole length of the flooring to give it a royal feel. The ceiling is tall and arched with mirrors placed in strategic locations to magnify certain décor elements.

Town House Cafe

Food: This restaurant brings to you a joyful ride of culinary atlas! Name a place, and they will serve you the specials. The lounge and café opens for you a whole new world of some scrumptious platter. The menu offers you to choose from best of authentic oriental delicacies, continental selection, nutritive salads, soups, spicy Indian, Italian pizzas, pastas and more. The bar flaunts some of the world’s finest spirits. The wine boasts of some thoughtfully put together names, along with an excellent range of whiskey selection.

Town House Cafe

I started with the mouth-watering cheese croquettes, it was crispy and well-fried, and it broke into molten lava of cheese; pure deliciousness! Also, this was served with cocktail sauce. I also ordered a portion of ajwaini fish tikka—it was served with mint sauce and onion rings. However, my favorite remains the mutton galouti kebab; mouth-melting baby kebabs served on mini Malabar parantha. For main course, I tried their grilled fish steak with lemon caper olive; it was served with house mash and lemon on caper sauce—an absolute gastronomical delight! I must say hats off to chef for this one.

Town House Cafe

I would recommend this place to people who love dining with panache. This place has a rustic yet opulent sense of eccentricity and is sure to create buzz amongst food lovers. You can find them at N Block, Outer Circle, Connaught Place, New Delhi.

With Kavita Bhartia’s return on the runway, Spring/Summer got a little more beautiful

Kavita Bhartia for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Kavita Bhartia is back on the runway at Wills India Fashion Week with her super classy Spring/Summer 2015 collection. Inspired by Chintz designs, her collection pays ode to the karigars and artisans who work meticulously, far away from the limelight to convert textiles into masterpiece outfits.

Kavita Bhartia for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Her clothes define home-grown craftsmanship, contouring layers of her design sensibilities. This collection took dying and printing techniques to a whole new level; pleats, origami folds on skirts, and architectural jhaalis embedded in sequins and zardozi work surfaced vividly.

Kavita Bhartia for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Kavita employed lots of khadi, cotton, and georgette and summer laces in her clothes. The choice of colours was equally soothing—ivory, white, and mint green and rose pink— perfect for summer months! Also, sudden explosion of bright colours interplayed with hints of black in some outfits.

Kavita Bhartia for Wills India Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015

Crochet and thread patterns were incorporated in the collection to highlight voluminous skirts, body-contouring tops, flowing gowns and modern kurtas.

Nordic Kandie Magic – A royal Estonian treat

Nordic Kandie Magic

Set up in Mumbai very recently, Nordic Kandie Magic redefines the whole concept of marzipan. Nordic Kandie Magic’s range of luxury handmade marzipan delicacies are for a discerning audience that appreciates an exclusive gourmet experience. Made with the finest quality of ingredients, sourced from world over, Nordic Kandie Magic introduces the Indian market, for the very first time to ‘Gourmet Marzipan’.

Thea Tammeleht, Founder & Director, Nordic Kandie Magic

The heart and brain behind this luxury treat is the Estonian expatriate, Thea Tammeleht, who has used her family’s traditional recipe to create her labour of love, ‘Nordic Kandie Magic’, while her family, back home, has been making marzipan from a traditional family recipe for generations—NKM was setup only last year by Thea’s husband, Thomas Abraham and her in the European Union.

Nordic Kandie Magic

In India, they began setting up in the second half of 2013 and have launched their product in the first week of February 2014. After moving to India, they had difficulty in locating and procuring true gourmet marzipan. Indeed there were some popular mass market imported marzipan in a few stores, but getting the real deal seemed truly difficult. With each passing day in India they felt the growing need to share this ancient family tradition with gourmet food lovers in India and the rest of the world.

Nordic Kandie Magic

Hence, Neel Sutra Bridal Lounge – an offering of all under one roof – from services ranging from bespoke bridal trousseau, jewellery, wedding décor, luxury invites, food consulting, to wedding photography, makeup artists and made to order marzipan—this place will hence forth house ‘Nordic Kandie’ at Khan Market.

Nordic Kandie Magic

Elegantly packaged in royal blue and gold, Nordic Kandie Magic’s marzipan, makes for a perfect gift to accompany wedding invites. Available in 16 flavours like mint, chocolate, strawberry, orange, almond, anjeer and cinnamon, this gourmet treat is 100% vegetarian, cholesterol and gluten free.